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CRIME & SAFETY
56 Years Later New York State Police Still Looking for Herkimer County Woman’s Killer
The New York State Police are opening up one of their cold case files in an attempt to try and find the person or persons responsible for the death of a Herkimer County woman. The State Police announced Wednesday that nearly 56 years to the date of her homicide they are once again trying to find out what happened to Donna Lee Hart, who was 25-years-old at the time. Police records indicate that Hart was at her home alone on the night of August 8th, 1968 on State Route 29 somewhere between Salisbury Center and Dolgeville.
Teenager charged with DWI in Trenton property damage accident released with appearance ticket, Troopers say
TRENTON- A property damage accident in Oneida County has resulted in DWI charges filed against a local juvenile, authorities say. It reportedly happened shortly before 11:00 p.m. Tuesday in the town of Trenton. New York State Police (Remsen) did not initially provide any crash specifics in their first reports, however;...
Road rage leads to two crashes in New Hartford, police say
NEW HARTFORD — A Sauquoit man is facing multiple charges on accusations that his road rage caused two crashes on Commercial Drive on Friday, according to the New Hartford Police Department. Police said Riley Hartzog, 21, got into an argument with another person in Verona Friday morning, and then...
Individual arrested for various welfare fraud charges
The Herkimer County Sheriff’s Office Welfare Fraud Unit, assisted by the Herkimer County Department of Social Services, recently arrested the following individual for various Welfare Fraud charges. Cody R. Higgins, age 34, of Ilion, NY, was arrested for Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D Felony, Welfare...
Another Amish Carriage Crash in New York State Leads to Teens Ejected From Buggy
Just a few weeks after officials say a Ford Escape struck an Amish buggy and then left the scene, another vehicle vs horse-drawn carriage crash has occurred in New York state. The latest crash resulted in two Amish teens being thrown from the buggy they were riding in, causing injuries.
New Hartford dissolves police commission, citing disconnect between title, duties
NEW HARTFORD — The New Hartford Town Board passed a law to disband its police commission at a Wednesday, Aug. 7 meeting, because the title did not properly reflect its duties, according to town officials. Town Supervisor Paul Miscione said that the town established a police commission around 2012,...
Upstate New York Man Missing, Cell Phone Last Pinged in Northern Pennsylvania
The National Center For Missing and Endangered Persons has issued a Missing Endangered Alert for 79-year-old Ronald Barry Schmelzle, Sr., who was last seen leaving Boonville, New York which is in Oneida County, on August 6, 2024. Schmelzle is said to have been en route to Grandy, NC. Schmelzle is...
State Police investigate fatal crash between car and motorcycle in Oneida County
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Oneida County between a car and motorcycle on Thursday, according to the New York State Police. On Thursday, Aug. 1 at around 5:27 p.m., State Police responded to a reported crash on state Route 26 in the town of Ava. An investigation revealed that Tyler L....
Utica block party Thursday to honor birthday of shooting victim Nyah Mway
UTICA — A celebratory block party will be held to honor the birthday of shooting victim Nyah Mway on Shaw Street on Thursday evening, according to the Justice for Nyah Mway organization. The block party will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the 900 block of Shaw...
Justice for Nyah Mway Group Intends to Address Utica Common Council During Public Comments Session
Family and friends of Nyah Mway, a 13-year-old who was fatally shot by a Utica Police officer on June 28, will gather tonight at the Utica Common Council meeting. Justice for Nyah Mway Group Intends to Address Utica Common Council During Public Comments Session. Family and friends of Nyah Mway,...
Herkimer Police Give Back to Community at National Night Out
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- National Night Out started over 40 years ago as a way for local police officers to get together with the residents they protect. The Herkimer officers participated in the national event earlier tonight at Harmon Field. Members of the community were able to hang out with Herkimer...
Utica Cafe Offering Law Enforcement Free Coffee Anytime
One of the most difficult jobs an individual can have nowadays is that of a police officer or any other law enforcement related profession. One local cafe is trying to give law enforcement officials a little boost while they're on duty. Christine Rautenstrauch and her husband opened the Good Life...
Pair of Little Falls Firefighters Complete SWFT Rescue Class
The SWFT training course at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany. Photo courtesy of https://dhses.ny.gov. Aaron Wilson and Brandon Thomas of the Little Falls Fire Department recently completed the New York State Swiftwater/Flood Rescue Technician (SWFT) training program. The class was held for 32 hours over four days in June at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany.